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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

John Curtis Gilmore

Details
  • Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Brigadier General USA)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    16th New York Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Salem Heights, Virginia, USA
Citation
Seized the colors of his regiment and gallantly rallied his men under a very severe fire.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: October 10, 1892
  • Born: April 18, 1837, Canada
  • Died: December 22, 1922
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-270) buried at sea, Arlington, VA, United States
 

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